Red-hot Kanga George Wardlaw will miss North Melbourne's next two clashes after a head knock at training ruled him out with concussion.

The incident occurred during a session on Thursday ahead of Saturday afternoon's Marvel Stadium clash with the Western Bulldogs.

Wardlaw initially sought attention on his shoulder as a result of the incident, but revealed that he felt a head-knock in the clash and was subsequently tested.

"Under the League's protocols, George will miss at least the next two matches," North Melbourne footy manager Todd Viney said.

"He initially reported to our medical team some soreness around the shoulder and then said he felt a knock to his head in the same incident.

"Upon receiving that advice, our doctor ran him through the concussion testing and from there he was ruled out.

"It's obviously disappointing for George and the team but our first priority is always our players' health."

It's a cruel blow for a young gun in the best form of his short career, coming off three straight quality performances of at least 20 disposals and six clearances.

It is also a cruel blow for the club, who are in the form they've seen since the first two matches of 2023, having knocked off the Eagles three weeks ago before falling by a combined four-points to Collingwood and Melbourne in two of the best games of the year.

North will be without their young star for the exciting Bulldog clash as well as a very winnable battle against Gold Coast at home in Round 17.